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Former NFL LB Tedy Bruschi said New York Jets QB Tim Tebow should just disappear and not talk so much to the media. In response, Tebow said he just does what he is told by the team. "To be honest, I just do what I'm told - and this day (is) to talk to you (reporters), so I'm gonna talk to you," Tebow said. "And to be honest, I just go about it however the Jets set it up - the rules that they want us to (follow), who they want us to talk to, who they don't want us to talk to. And so I don't get paid enough to make all those decisions. I just do what I'm told and try to do it as best as I can."

Former NFL LB and current analyst Tedy Bruschi said New York Jets QB Tim Tebow should do less communicating with the media as he is still the backup to QB Mark Sanchez. "Stop talking to the media so much," Bruschi said. "You need to disappear, okay, Tim Tebow? You're not the starting quarterback, it's Mark Sanchez's team. I want my voice to come from my head coach and my quarterback - my starting quarterback. That message has to be consistent ... I don't want all this competition brewing, and every time you speak and anytime you talk about competition or anything like that, you're twisting things."

Former NFL LB Tedy Bruschi was critical of New England Patriots WR Chad Ochocinco during a radio interview, saying Ochocinco should spend more time learning the playbook and less time on Twitter. "Stop tweeting and get in your playbook," Bruschi said. "Wake up! If you're just waking up now - I don't know when this was, six minutes ago? - get out your bed and get to the stadium and watch some film if you still think its amazing. If you're in it and you know what you're doing and you execute out there you don't think it's amazing. You know why? Because it's what you're supposed to do. All of a sudden it's second nature ... Join the system, buddy."

Howard Ulman, of The Associated Press, reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi spent less time on the field last year than in recent seasons. He often came off the field on third downs and, entering his 14th year in the league, may do much of the same during the 2009 season. Bruschi isn't thinking about life in the NFL beyond this year; he plans to reassess his future after the upcoming season. He appears healthy at this point, but his numbers were down in 2008. He recorded just 75 tackles last season and it was the first time in his NFL career he failed to record a sack.

Christopher L. Gasper, of the Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi could become a coach when he is done with his playing career. "I know I can coach. I know I can coach. I know the game. I've been in it so long. It's just going to be a matter of what I do when I'm done. I don't know. It's a passion of mine. I know I love football. I know I want to be in it. Let's just see what I'll be doing," Bruschi said.

Mike Reiss, of The Boston Globe, reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi said the 2009 season could be the final year of his career. However, Bruschi, whose contract expires after the 2009 season, is leaving his options open. "It has to be that way, not only for me but also the team," Bruschi said. "I have to give them everything I have this year and only think about what's next. I'm going to prepare myself for this season, only think about this season, and when the season is over, which is a long ways away, then you think about delving into those decisions."

Christopher L. Gasper and Mike Reiss, both of The Boston Globe, report New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (knee) intends to return for a 14th season as long as the Patriots want him back, according to a source with knowledge of Bruschi's thinking. Bruschi missed the final three games of the season, but if the team made the playoffs, he possibly could have played in a first-round game. He will not need surgery to repair the medial collateral ligament in his left knee.

Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (knee) is believed to have a torn medial collateral ligament that is expected to keep him out for the rest of the season, according to a league source.

ESPN.com reports New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (knee) may go on Injured Reserve with a knee injury, according to The Boston Herald. Although the injury is not as serious as previously feared, sources said Bruschi would miss three to four weeks.

New England Patriots LB Tedy Bruschi (knee) suffered a knee injury in the first half of the team's Week 14 game and did not return. His status for Week 15 is unknown. He flew back to Boston for testing.

John Tomase, of the Boston Herald, reports the New England Patriots re-signed unrestricted free-agent LB Tedy Bruschi to a two-year deal Friday, Feb. 29. Bruschi will receive $1 million in 2008 and $1.9 million if he plays in 2009. He also receives a $1.2 million signing bonus.